Luke 19:15

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And it happened when the gentleman returned, having received his appointment as king, that he ordered the slaves to whom he had given the [sums of] money, to report to him. He wanted to find out how much [money] they had made on their investments.

Cross References

Matthew 25:19

Now after a long time the master of these servants returned [from his trip] and proceeded to go over his accounts with each of them.

Luke 12:48

But the one who did not know [i.e., what his master wanted], yet did things deserving of punishment, will be whipped with few lashes. And to the person who has been given much [responsibility], there will be much required [of him]. And to whom people entrust much [responsibility], they will ask [much] more from him.

Luke 19:14

But the citizens [of his newly acquired kingdom] hated him and sent a delegation after him [i.e., to the person who appointed the gentleman king over them], saying, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’

Luke 19:16

So, the first one appeared in front of him, and said, ‘Master, your sum of money has earned ten times more.’